New skate tool design

[ChuckRamone]

What do you guys think of this idea? Would you back it? I'm not affiliated with these people.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/smart-truck-assembly-tool#/

[JAesop]

ABP
http://www.slapmagazine.com/component/option,com_jfusion/Itemid,4/index.php?topic=91580.0

But it does seem like a pretty good idea.

[zephyrpatio]

The only advantage seems to be that I can loosen four screws at once instead of one, and it is larger than pretty much any other tool I can think of.

No, I think I'm good.

$120k to design something that will save me maybe 30 seconds seems asinine.

[lampshade]

I go with no.  Putting a skateboard together isn't difficult and doesn't take much time.  Maybe for a super high volume shop, but those guys are already quick.

[shitcunt]

It's a design for the sake of designing something. It takes 10 minutes max to put trucks on a board and that's if you're taking your sweet time.

[Sk.A.T.A.N]

For the people saying its stupid, I bet you never use a power drill and rather use a screwdriver, because why in the hell would I want to not waste my time into something that's so beautiful like tighting a screw.

[ChuckRamone]

ABP
http://www.slapmagazine.com/component/option,com_jfusion/Itemid,4/index.php?topic=91580.0

But it does seem like a pretty good idea.

woops. didn't mean to double dick that thread.

[ducky darnsworth]

thats why i buy shorter bolts, takes less time

[SodaJerk]

You should only rotate the nuts when mounting trucks and never rotate the bolts.

[lampshade]

For the people saying its stupid, I bet you never use a power drill and rather use a screwdriver, because why in the hell would I want to not waste my time into something that's so beautiful like tighting a screw.

I hear you.  Maybe it's just being sentimental, but when you've been skating awhile, there is something nice about sitting on your porch and putting a board together.  All the best to these guys.  If people like the product, it'll do well. 

[the snake]

You should only rotate the nuts when mounting trucks and never rotate the bolts.

true, you just destroyed the tool concept bro

[Krooked antihero]

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For the people saying its stupid, I bet you never use a power drill and rather use a screwdriver, because why in the hell would I want to not waste my time into something that's so beautiful like tighting a screw.

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I hear you.  Maybe it's just being sentimental, but when you've been skating awhile, there is something nice about sitting on your porch and putting a board together. 

[zephyrpatio]

For the people saying its stupid, I bet you never use a power drill and rather use a screwdriver, because why in the hell would I want to not waste my time into something that's so beautiful like tighting a screw.

I use whatever is closest. Usually happens to be a screwdriver.

 I see no point in raising six figures to pay for prototyping and machining to make an ugly, bulky tool that saves a person maybe 20-30 seconds of time. Just because you can doesn't mean you should.

[Stanley Spadowski]

You should only rotate the nuts when mounting trucks and never rotate the bolts.

First thing I thought. Griptape swirl around every bolt.

[max power]

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You should only rotate the nuts when mounting trucks and never rotate the bolts.

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First thing I thought. Griptape swirl around every bolt.

yup, no thank you.

[Sk.A.T.A.N]

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You should only rotate the nuts when mounting trucks and never rotate the bolts.

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First thing I thought. Griptape swirl around every bolt.

That's a good counter argument. I do hate when that happens, didnt thought of that.
But, think if you are a pro, filming in some stairset... a Tool like this would be perfect to change decks, like F1 tools made for skateboarding! Ahah Chris Joslin would love this tool I'm sure.
The bulkyness would make it kinda hard to take everywere but its cool to have in the car if you have one.

[skate_spbr]

useless tool for pussies, just get a silver tool and gtfo

[ZEBRA]

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You should only rotate the nuts when mounting trucks and never rotate the bolts.

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First thing I thought. Griptape swirl around every bolt.

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That's a good counter argument. I do hate when that happens, didnt thought of that.
But, think if you are a pro, filming in some stairset... a Tool like this would be perfect to change decks, like F1 tools made for skateboarding! Ahah Chris Joslin would love this tool I'm sure.
The bulkyness would make it kinda hard to take everywere but its cool to have in the car if you have one.

I hate "griptape swirl". I see a lot of people set up boards and don't give a shit about that though. It surprises me overtime. Never doubted there other people out there like me that's just as particular about that. Never heard that term. Glad I have a term for it now. Haha

useless tool for pussies, just get a silver tool and gtfo

Man, I wish I was as cool as you. I bet you smoke Marlmoro Red's.

[Main]

useless tool for pussies, just get a silver tool and gtfo

Lol, yeah but those silver tools are nearly $20. Unit tool is $7-$10 and it's always been reliable. This new skate tool thing reminds me of the shit that has "as seen on TV" stamped on the packaging. Shit that people really don't need but they think they do.

[Koozin]

I'd rather take my time and enjoy a nice spliff

[MYXGAMES2015]

This would only practical for people who regularly break multiple decks in a session or shops that don't have drills, which is like the smallest market ever. Kids love this type of gimmicky shit though, and the price is about right for a high end skate tool like the Silver or Indy ones. Bet it would do OK at zumiez or wherever kids buy skate tools.

[fulfillthedream]

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useless tool for pussies, just get a silver tool and gtfo

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Lol, yeah but those silver tools are nearly $20. Unit tool is $7-$10 and it's always been reliable. This new skate tool thing reminds me of the shit that has "as seen on TV" stamped on the packaging. Shit that people really don't need but they think they do.

i got a silver tool for sale and bought it mostly for that grip tape file. its really awesome but the shit part is that it gets bald after 4-5 setups. the best tool is the pig one with the part to re-thread stripped accels

[alonelikeastone]

No way in the world would I use that.
I still use a Gullwing 6 pack tool. I don't prefer it, I just have it. But I do like to feel each individual bolt sink into the wood. And like someone above said, sitting on a porch or bench putting a board together is just a good thing!

[augustmoon]

i think we should use this opportunity to discuss this new Evisen tool:

[Krooked antihero]

Hahaha, wtf?? You might get yourself killed for pulling that thing up in wrong place....

[iwishilivedinfinla]

I'd rather take my time and enjoy a nice spliff

idk, this made me laugh really hard

[fulfillthedream]

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I'd rather take my time and enjoy a nice spliff

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idk, this made me laugh really hard

setting up a new board while smoking would be a buzz kill for me.